What exactly is classified as frozen catfish and pangasius?

It refers to whole frozen fish belonging to the catfish family (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.) that are not filleted and exclude edible fish offal.

How should frozen catfish and pangasius be stored to maintain quality?

The product must be kept at temperatures below –18 °C throughout handling and transport, ensuring an uninterrupted cold chain to prevent thawing and microbial growth.

What processing steps are typically applied to this commodity before it reaches the buyer?

The fish are harvested, cleaned, quickly frozen in a blast freezer, and then packaged for shipment, with no further filleting or off‑cut removal.

Frozen Catfish and Pangasius

Frozen catfish and pangasius are whole catfish species that are frozen for trade. The commodity excludes fillets, other fish meat of heading 0304 and edible fish offal.

Prices, specifications and international trade for frozen catfish and pangasius under HS 030324.

Frozen Catfish and Pangasius Price

$2,100USD/t

Published reference · Jun 1, 2026

Frozen Catfish and Pangasius Historical Unit Values

Frozen catfish and pangasius is quoted in USD/t at VNM. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Frozen Catfish and Pangasius Exports and Imports

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Thailand led reported frozen catfish and pangasius exports in 2025, at $11.2M.

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Frozen Catfish and Pangasius Facts and HS Code

Frozen catfish and pangasius belongs to seafood within protein and dairy. Its customs classification covers HS 030324.

Frozen Catfish and Pangasius HS Code

Product type	Raw
Form	Frozen
Position in the chain	Primary
Category	Seafood — Protein and dairy
HS codes	030324
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	VNM

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Frozen Catfish and Pangasius Questions

What exactly is classified as frozen catfish and pangasius?: It refers to whole frozen fish belonging to the catfish family (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.) that are not filleted and exclude edible fish offal.
How should frozen catfish and pangasius be stored to maintain quality?: The product must be kept at temperatures below –18 °C throughout handling and transport, ensuring an uninterrupted cold chain to prevent thawing and microbial growth.
What processing steps are typically applied to this commodity before it reaches the buyer?: The fish are harvested, cleaned, quickly frozen in a blast freezer, and then packaged for shipment, with no further filleting or off‑cut removal.